Find cheap flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $84 or less one-way and $204 or less round-trip.
• The cheapest flight from Christchurch to Queenstown was found, on average, 78 days before departure.
• Book at least 5 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
• High season is considered to be October, November and December. The cheapest month to fly is August.
• Morning departure is around 20% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.

• How long does a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown take?

  Direct flights from Christchurch generally make it to Queenstown in 1h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 346 km.

• How many flights are there between Christchurch and Queenstown?

  There are usually 15 direct flights each day leaving Christchurch in the direction of Queenstown, for a total of 111 flights weekly.

• Which airlines fly most frequently between Christchurch and Queenstown?

  Christchurch and Queenstown are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Etihad Airways (6 flights per day, Air New Zealand (6 flights per day), and Singapore Airlines (2 flights per day).

• What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Queenstown on a Sunday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Christchurch, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

• What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  The earliest flight leaves Christchurch at 08:25 and lands in Queenstown at 09:25.

• What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  The last flight leaves Christchurch at 19:35 and lands in Queenstown at 20:35.

• Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Queenstown?

  Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown.

• Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Queenstown flight route.

• Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and Queenstown, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

• On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  There are direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown on a daily basis.

• Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown due to COVID-19?

  Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown. Confirm policies on booking site.

• How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown.

• How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

• What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

• What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

  Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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